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Energy, Industrial Firms Are Being Targeted for Cyber Attacks, U.S. Warns
The U.S government issued a rare public warning that sophisticated hackers are targeting energy and industrial firms, the latest sign that cyber attacks present an increasing threat to the power ...
The Latest Launches From PURE, The Zebra and Allied World
The PURE Group of Insurance Companies is releasing new coverage for individuals and families hit with financial losses stemming from fraud and cyber fraud. The Zebra, an online auto insurance ...
Multiple Red Flags Place Profitable Growth for U.S. P/C Insurers in Jeopardy
While the U.S. property/casualty insurance industry is well capitalized and market sentiment is mostly positive, it still faces economic and market-based headwinds that will challenge its profitable ...
U.S. Flood Risk Remains Poorly Understood, Plus 4 Other Lessons From Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
US flood risk is firmly under the spotlight as re/insurers, businesses and public officials come to terms with the devastating impact of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The re/insurance industry will be ...
Weakening Typhoon Lan Kills at Least Four in Japan, Causes Landslides and Flooding
A rapidly weakening typhoon Lan made landfall in Japan on Monday, setting off landslides and flooding that prompted evacuation orders for tens of thousands of people, but then headed out to sea after ...
The Hartford Will Acquire Aetna’s U.S. Life, Disability Biz in $1.45B Cash Deal
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc said on Monday it would buy health insurer Aetna Inc's U.S. group life and disability business for $1.45 billion cash in a move that will expand its insurance ...
The Latest Launches From Karen Clark & Co. and AIR Worldwide
Karen Clark & Company released its new Severe Convective Storm Reference Model. AIR Worldwide Worldwide has introduced a new inland flood model for Japan, along with enhancements to its Japan ...
Another J&J Appeals Win: Judge Tosses $417M Verdict in Talc/Cancer Lawsuit
A California judge on Friday threw out a $417 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by a woman who claimed she developed ovarian cancer after using its talc-based products like ...